Central Bank of Turkey

Inflation Report 2026-I Briefing on February 12, 2026

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) announces that Governor Fatih Karahan will hold a briefing on Inflation Report 2026-I on February 12, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the CBRT's Istanbul Financial Center premises. The event will include a presentation by the Governor followed by a Q&A session. Press and economists may register via the Inflation Report Briefing Registration System by 3 p.m. on February 11, 2026. A live webcast with simultaneous English translation will be available on CBRT's X (Twitter), YouTube, and website.

CBRT Launches Open Banking Services Version 2.0 with New Features

The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) has launched Version 2.0.0 of its Data Sharing Services in the Field of Payment (DSSP) open banking platform. The new version extends account information services, adds Card Information and Transactions features, and introduces Scheduled Payment Order Initiation and Recurring Payment Order Initiation services. The platform currently has 53 participants serving 16.4 million users with a daily average volume of 12.3 million transactions.

CBRT Denies Allegations of Sharing Non-Public Information at London Briefings

The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) has issued a press release denying allegations that undisclosed information or policy assessments were shared during technical briefings held in London. The CBRT clarifies that all briefing content is strictly limited to publicly available monetary policy texts and published macroeconomic data. The bank affirms its commitment to transparency and real-time disclosure, stating it does not disclose non-public information to any external parties.

Turkey Central Bank Keeps Policy Rate at 37 Percent

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) maintained its policy rate at 37 percent on March 12, 2026. The Monetary Policy Committee also kept the overnight lending rate at 40 percent and the overnight borrowing rate at 35.5 percent. The decision reflects ongoing efforts to contain inflation risks amid geopolitical developments and deteriorating global risk appetite.

MPC Meeting: Geopolitical Risks, Inflation Pressures

The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) held its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on March 12, 2026, releasing a summary on March 18. The meeting focused on heightened geopolitical risks, energy price increases, and ongoing inflation pressures affecting global economic conditions. CBRT also announced recent adjustments to reserve requirements and loan growth limits to support monetary policy transmission. This document serves as an informational summary of the MPC meeting discussions and does not establish new compliance obligations or regulatory requirements for affected parties.